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Vusala Gurbanova

Baku

Summary

Detail-oriented Middle QA Engineer with over two years of experience in manual testing, specializing in functional, regression, smoke, and UI testing. Expertise in crafting comprehensive test cases and efficiently reporting bugs through Jira, complemented by a solid understanding of API testing using Postman. Automation skills with Playwright in TypeScript and Selenium WebDriver in Java enhance the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Collaborative team player within Agile/Scrum environments, dedicated to maintaining software excellence while fostering continuous learning and improvement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Engineer

PASHA Insurance OJSC
06.2025 - Current
  • Perform manual testing of web applications, including functional, regression, smoke, and UI testing across different environments and browsers.
  • Analyze requirements and specifications to create detailed and structured test cases, test scenarios, and checklists.
  • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and collaborate with developers, BAs, and product owners.
  • Track and report bugs using Jira, monitor their lifecycle, and ensure timely resolution.
  • Write and maintain automated UI tests using Playwright with TypeScript for end-to-end regression coverage.
  • Conduct manual API testing using Postman and validate REST API responses (status codes, payload structure, authentication).
  • Perform database validations using SQL queries.
  • Document test results and QA processes using Confluence and TestRail.

Junior QA Engineer

Cybernet LLC
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Created and executed test cases based on product requirements, ensuring key user flows were covered.
  • Performed thorough manual testing of web applications, including UI, functional, and cross-browser testing.
  • Used Jira to log bugs, track their progress, and assist developers with detailed reproduction steps.
  • Participated in sprint planning and daily stand-ups, helping the team prioritize and clarify tasks from a QA perspective.
  • Validated API endpoints using Postman by checking response bodies, status codes, and headers.
  • Worked with the QA team to improve test documentation and review test coverage gaps.
  • Gained practical experience in automation by writing and maintaining test scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver, following structured frameworks such as Page Object Model (POM).

Junior QA Engineer

Omitech
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Performed manual testing of web applications, focusing on basic functionality and UI verification.
  • Helped create test cases and checklists based on user stories and requirements.
  • Reported bugs in Jira and retested fixes.
  • Used Postman for simple API checks (mainly GET and POST requests).
  • Participated in daily stand-ups and communicated issues with developers.
  • Assisted in writing very basic automation scripts with Selenium and Java, mainly for learning purposes.
  • Collaborated with the QA team to improve test coverage and shared feedback during sprint reviews.

Education

Bachelor - Information technology and systems engineering

Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)
Baku
01.2016

Skills

  • Manual testing: functional, regression, smoke, UI testing
  • Writing and executing detailed test cases and checklists
  • Bug tracking and reporting using Jira; managing defect lifecycle
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and participating in ceremonies
  • Automation testing with Playwright TypeScript (end-to-end UI tests)
  • Automation testing with Selenium WebDriver Java, using TestNG and Page Object Model (POM)
  • API testing with Postman
  • Understanding of REST API, JSON, and HTTP methods
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI for automated test execution
  • Version control with Git, GitHub, and GitLab
  • Using Chrome DevTools for UI and network debugging
  • Test management and documentation tools: TestRail, ZEPHYR, Confluence
  • Experience with design tools like Figma for reviewing UI/UX designs and collaborating with designers
  • Basic SQL for data validation
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and teamwork
  • Familiarity with test data preparation and management

Certification

  • Orient - C#, .NET Framework/ .NET CORE,
  • IntechAcademy - QA Manual engineer,

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

QA Engineer

PASHA Insurance OJSC
06.2025 - Current

Junior QA Engineer

Cybernet LLC
05.2024 - 06.2025

Junior QA Engineer

Omitech
07.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor - Information technology and systems engineering

Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)

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